Sony DCRSX40 Palm-Sized camcorder with 60X Optical Zoom (Silver)
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The SonyDCR-SX40 is the entry-level Memory Stickformat model in the 2009 Handycamcamcorder lineup. In addition to recording video to removable Memory Stick Duo media (sold separately) , the DCR-SX40 can also record up to approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes of video footage (in LP mode) to 4GB of embedded flash memory. Additional features include a 60X optical zoom lens for capturing extreme close-ups from far away, direct connection with the optional VRD-P1 Express DVD burner for easy video transfer without a PC, and an ultra-compact, lightweight design that allows for easy portability. The DCR-SX40 comes in three colors — silver, red, and blue. The DCR-SX40 appeals to those who want an ultra-compact, highly portable camcorder and simple touch panel operation, as well as the extended reach of the 60X optical zoom lens.
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Technical Details
- 4GB embedded memory- 60X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom
- Professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
- Hybrid Recording to 4GB memory or Memory Stick media (sold separately)
- 2.7¿ wide touch panel LCD display (123k pixels)
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By Loren L. Thibert (Minnesota)
I have filmed three of my sons football games and it works GREAT very easy to use and small enough to carry in your shorts pockets
By Sarah Elizabeth Cloud Peterson (Appleton, WI)
I was torn between the Sony SX40 (or SX41) and the Canon FS200. They were similar in price, and the reviews here and elsewhere offered comparable raves and rants. I went with the Sony SX 40 because it comes with internal flash memory: even if you lose or corrupt your data stick, you can still film right to your camera. For the Canon you can only film to a data stick; this adds about $50 to the price because you must purchase it separately. Also, the Sony SXs save their files as MPEG-2s, which I have heard are more compatible with various software than the Canon's MOD files.
I love the SX40's compact size, the feather lightness, the intuitive simplicity of filming, and the clarity of the movies on our TV screen. I do not love the short battery life and long recharge time.
I was also troubled by camera's filetype and the bundled Picture Motion Browser software. Other reviewers have made similar complaints, so I was ready for the glitch but still frustrated. The problem here is that the MPEG-2 files the camera creates have special DVD encoding. They require a top of the line computer system if you want to view them and edit them, even with the included software.
I'm running Windows XP Service Pack 3. My film files appeared in the Picture Motion Browser as a white screen with a grey "broken" icon. I had to download DirectX9 from Microsoft, and also download the most up-to-date graphics card driver, in order to view my files through Picture Motion Browser. I had no luck at all viewing the files in Windows Media Player. You can pay Microsoft for a download of the correct decoder for Windows Media Player, however:
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Everything worked fine on my husband's newer Windows Vista system -- no tweaking required.
By Jesse D. Kaufman
My wife and I absolutely love this camcorder. Its the first we've owned so we don't have anything to compare it to but I can't imagine starting with anything else! It's easy to use and takes great quality video. Used it to film speakers at a youth convention in dark, light, big rooms, small rooms and it worked great in all environments! Highly recommended!
By Enrique (Miraflores Peru)
Nice little and very handy camcorder with an extraordinary zoom, but don't even bother to take still shots with it as they come out with a very low resolution (more or less like a cell phone). It's a shame that having a high quality lens the still pictures feature is of such low quality. You may say that if you want to take pictures you better use a camera, but a better effort could have been done.
By Elaine M. Ackerman (Upper Michigan)
Returned - reordered with expedited shipping to meet travel deadline. Love the one we have.
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